Statements on Don't Ask, Don't Tell being ruled unconstitutional

Here's what the gay community has to say about yesterday's ruling by a federal judge that Don't Ask, Don't Tell is unconstitutional:

“Today a federal judge affirmed what the vast majority of the American people know to be true – that it’s time for the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ law to be sent to the dustbin of history. With this legal victory in hand, Congress is right now in a perfect position to strengthen our national security by ending a law that has discharged thousands of capable service members. With House passage already secured, the Senate can and should vote in the next few weeks to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and allow every qualified man and woman the chance to serve with honor.” - Joe Solmonese, HRC

"As an American, a veteran and an Army reserve officer, I am proud the court ruled that the arcane 'don't ask, don't tell' statute violates the Constitution," said R. Clark Cooper, executive director of the Log Cabin Republicans.